Nevada Jury Instructions: Imputed Negligence; Family Member

An owner of a motor vehicle is liable for any damages [proximately] [legally] resulting from the [negligence] [willful misconduct] of [his] [her] [wife] [husband] [son] [daughter] [father] [mother] [brother] [sister] [immediate family member] in driving and operating the vehicle upon a highway with the owner’s express or implied permission.

Therefore, if you find defendant is liable, you must find defendant(s) also liable.

NEV J.I. 5.06

NRS 41.440

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